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The Buildwise Podcast

The Buildwise Podcast

Written by: Jordan Duggan
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Welcome to the Buildwise Podcast, where we explore the ins and outs of building a high-quality, high-functioning custom home that stands the test of time. Hosted by Jordan Duggan, a general manager with over 15 years of construction and contracting experience, the Buildwise Podcast is designed to help homeowners learn about building their dream homes and builders create homes that are truly a cut above.

Each week, Jordan interviews industry experts, contractors, and homeowners to learn insider tips you can only learn after years in the business. Whether you want to improve your building process, apply new high-performance techniques to your next project, or simply learn from some of the best in the business, The Buildwise Podcast has your back.

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Episodes
  • Fenestrations
    Jun 13 2025
    1 hr and 13 mins
  • S1 Ep3 | A Dive into Passive House Institute of the US (PHIUS)
    Apr 9 2024

    In the competitive world of home construction, the key to standing out is often creating stunning, innovative homes that blow customers away. That’s what passive home design is all about. But implementing passive home design is easier said than done, especially when costs (and client expectations) keep growing.

    TJ Vitense is a homebuilder with the Phius Certified Builder Certification (CPHB), a certificate awarded to construction professionals trained to meet the rigorous Phius passive building standards. On this episode of the Buildwise Podcast, Jordan and TJ discuss:

    • The principles and core components of passive home design;
    • How to integrate passive home design and building science into construction projects;
    • How to educate clients about the benefits of this design approach; and
    • Specific strategies that can help you achieve passive homebuilding standards.
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    59 mins
  • S1 Ep2 | The Evolution of High-Performance Home Design
    Mar 27 2024

    High-performance home design is an innovative approach to homebuilding that has taken off in recent years, but some builders still haven’t incorporated it into their construction process. As a result, they’re missing out on simple yet groundbreaking ways to increase a home’s energy efficiency, save money, build sustainably, and much more.

    As a Certified Passive House Builder, Jordan Duggan from Caprock Design + Build is passionate about helping builders overcome construction challenges and take advantage of all the benefits high-performance design has to offer. Becoming a high-performance homebuilder wasn’t easy, but it has made a significant impact on his business’s success and client happiness. And with the right steps, you can do it, too.

    On this episode of the Buildwise Podcast, Jordan Duggan shares personal insights and practical ways to embrace sustainable and energy-efficient building practices in your own project. Listen now to learn:

    • The history and evolution of high-performance design;
    • Lessons Jordan learned during his journey to become a Passive Home Builder;
    • The role collaborative partnerships and technology have in high-performance design; and
    • Emerging trends and innovations builders can take advantage of.
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    44 mins
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